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Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,300

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $10,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,915

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $9,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelSTSMKX
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $50,820 $39,545
Base Invoice $48,024 $37,202
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950  
Temporary spare tire 350  
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,900 1,850
Performance braking system (optional) 395  
Premium Package   2,850
Navigation system   1,790
Wood trim   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,895
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476  
Temporary spare tire 308  
Sunroof 1,056  
AWD 1,672 1,720
Performance braking system (optional) 348  
Premium Package   2,480
Navigation system   1,558
Wood trim   431
Panoramic sunroof   1,649
Options (change) 7,795 8,880
Options (change) 6,860 7,838
Destination 875 875
Total Price $59,490 $49,300
Total Invoice $55,759 $45,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,247
Model Year20112012
ModelSTSMKX
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15650, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17245/60-18
Total Price$59,490$49,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,490$46,720
Total Invoice$55,759$45,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,759$43,512

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20112012
ModelSTSMKX
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,400$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,403

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20112012
ModelSTSMKX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in111.2 in
Length196.7 in186.7 in
Width72.6 in76.0 in
Height57.6 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,125 lb.4,548 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.868.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67543%
Total Not Requested90057%

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